Major · Precision Production

Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to construct and repair traditional and modern wooden boats. Includes instruction in budgeting, drafting, fairing, lofting, joinery, planking, spars and rigging, and woodworking.

Schools offering: 1
Annual completions: 30
Typical degree level: Associate's
Median earnings (5yr): $42k

About this major

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

Occupation	Median wage	Job growth	Typical education
Woodworkers, all other	$41k	-4.4%	High school diploma or equivalent
Model makers, wood	$52k	-4.5%	High school diploma or equivalent

Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$42k

Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings

Associate's

$48k

Bachelor's

$37k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College	Location	Assoc.	Bach.	Total
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building	Port Hadlock, WA	30	0	30

Section 7 · Explore sideways

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Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician degree?

Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Woodworkers, all other, Model makers, wood.

Is a Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?

This major is typically offered only at the associate's level.

How many colleges offer Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician?

1 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 30 students a year combined.